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Steam boiler systems utilize radiators to heat air and provide radiant warmth. A steam-rated gas or oil boiler produces steam, which moves through insulated pipes to room radiators. As the steam gives off its heat, it vaporizes and drains back to the boiler, where it’s reheated.
